💡 Only A Certified Genius Can Score Higher Than A 12/15 On This General Knowledge Quiz

If you’ve done any of the trivia quizzes on Quizly, you must have learned a lot of new facts and gained an interest in general knowledge. Did you know it is actually important to take such quizzes and give your mind a workout frequently?

To a certain extent, others do judge you based on how up-to-date your knowledge of facts and current affairs is. If you are well-versed in different subjects and know what’s going on in different domains, you appear like a socially aware person that can hold an intellectual conversation. Not only does knowing a wealth of information help you grow academically, you develop on a personal level as well. You tend to analyze situations better, get a hold of the facts before letting bias or anyone else impact decisions.

Try answering these general knowledge questions correctly. If you score higher than a 12 out of a possible 15, you’re a possible genius!

Question 1 / 15

The islands Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu are part of which country?

Hungary

Japan

Singapore

South Korea

Spot on!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect.

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Question 2 / 15

What is the main color of the UN flag?

Green

Blue

Yellow

Red

Super!

That was incorrect.

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Question 3 / 15

Apart from English, which is the official language of Canada?

Mandarin

Punjabi

French

That's right!

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Question 4 / 15

How long does it take for the Earth to spin once on its axis?

One month

One year

One day

Cool!

I'm afraid that wasn't it.

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Question 5 / 15

What is the first name of Popeye's girlfriend?

Olive

Spinach

Joy

You've got it!

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Question 6 / 15

Which country did Eggs Benedict originate in?

France

Canada

Australia

United States

Brilliant!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect.

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Question 7 / 15

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 is the year of which animal?

Dog

Snake

Rat

Rooster

Nice going!

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Question 8 / 15

In The Jungle Book, what kind of creature was Baloo?

Bull

Lion

Rabbit

Bear

Way to go!

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Question 9 / 15

Which musical instrument family does a tuba belong to?

Brass

Percussion

Woodwinds

Super!

Hmm, I don't think so.

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Question 10 / 15

What is the process by which plants make food called?

Transpiration

Respiration

Photosynthesis

Sweet!

That was incorrect.

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Question 11 / 15

Which is the fourth planet from the Sun in the solar system?

Venus

Mars

Mercury

Jupiter

Magnificent!

Hmm, I don't think so.

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Question 12 / 15

What female vocalist had a 1990s Number one hit with Always Be My Baby?